As readers of this blog know, we speak about the effects of personal injuries on those who suffer their ill consequences. In a recent post, we posted about the mental health effects of car accidents, and in this blog post, we will focus on another hidden injury,...
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Car accidents harm more than just the body
If have watched daytime television, you have seen commercials and programming devoted to car accident victims and their injuries. Nearly 100% of these injury conversations revolve around physical injuries. Mental injuries are seldom, if ever, mentioned. However,...
How do medication errors occur?
Errors in prescribing or administering medications are a common cause of injuries to patients. While the exact numbers of injuries and fatalities caused by these errors are up for debate, sources agree the problem is more common than it should be. Consequences...
Proving your slip-and-fall case in West Virginia
Slip-and-fall accidents can occur anywhere at any time and can result in serious injury. Property owners have a responsibility to do what is reasonably possible to prevent those visiting their property from getting hurt. If you have slipped or tripped and fallen while...
Five steps to take to start building a personal injury case
The injuries suffered in a car accident can be extensive and long-lasting. In addition, those who are hurt in one of these wrecks often have to find a way to cope with their physical and emotional pain and suffering, as well as the financial ramifications of their...
What can you expect after a serious brain injury?
When you are involved in a serious collision, one of the major injuries you should be monitoring yourself and loved ones for is a brain injury. Brain injuries have the potential to start minor and worsen over time, because swelling and fluid build-up may place...
Recent mine accidents take heavy toll in injuries, deaths
Residents of West Virginia are aware of the ever present threat of death and serious injury posed by the underground mining of coal in the state. Two recent fatal accidents once again reminded the state of the co-existent threats of death and injury for men who work...
Liability and options for victims of dog bites
Dogs can make great companions but not all dogs are trained to act appropriately with individuals who are not their owners. When a West Virginia resident is hurt buy a dog bite, they may have options for seeking the recovery of their damages through personal injury...
What damages can you recover after a car accident?
If you have been in a car accident, the physical injuries and emotional trauma you experience may be hard to overcome. You may have to endure countless surgeries and medical treatments, making it impossible to work and earn a living. Filing a personal injury lawsuit...
Drivers should do their part to help keep motorcycles safe
There are ways that drivers can help keep motorcyclists safe on the roadways. When drivers fail to take precautions for motorcycle rider safety, they may be considered negligent and may be liable for the damages suffered by motorcycle accident victims. Safe driving...
